In fact, while many thought Charlie Sheen's ex was flipping out, she was actually flipping properties—for a profit. Which is pretty impressive in such a depressed real estate market.

"She's an intelligent woman," a source close to Brooke tells E! News. "A lot of people don't know that Brooke is an extremely savvy, well-educated and highly intelligent person. It's unfortunate that they don't see that side of her."

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